Apply to be an Election Assistant in the 2022 Elections A special election for the First Congressional Seat is needed because of the death of Rep. Jim Hagedorn. The election will take place on Tuesday, August…
Rochester City Local Option Sales Tax The Rochester City Council has begun discussion about continuing a Local Option Sales Tax. The City of Rochester can have a “city sales tax” (Local Option Sales Tax) if it…
Resident Survey You may be randomly selected to do an Olmsted County survey. Through a random selection process, 4,200 households will receive a survey. Instruction will accompany the survey. Every three years a survey is taken. If you receive…
Here is a partial list of the highlights of 2021. 2021 was dominated by COVID so it is with pleasure that we all can say good-bye to 2021 and look forward to a better 2022. January…
New Project Reduces Hunger for Children A pilot project to provide meals and reduce hunger in Olmsted County has started. The project will hopefully fill gaps that exist in the food distribution process and provide cooked…
Welcome Century Heights! At the end of October I went door to door visiting with the residences residing at Century Heights. This new apartment complex recently opened. I visited the new residents to County District 3 and…
Olmsted County Opens a 30 Unit Housing Olmsted County HRA has responded to the community’s need for housing. The Mayowood housing project will have its Ribbon Cutting on October 26. Triple A Rating Moody’s Investors Service…
Road Improvement for SE Rochester The long anticipated improvement to County Road 101 in SE Rochester will begin in Spring 2022. This road used by many people on the south side of my district is the…
Olmsted’s Finances Are Managed Well Olmsted County received good audit with “no significant deficiencies” from Baker Tilly US accounting firm for managing the county’s money. As a steward of the County’s tax dollars, I work hard…
13,600 Trees and 2,592 Live Plants The annual sale sponsored by the Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District sold 13,600 trees to 248 customers this year. Also, this is the first year that SWCD sold…
Greater Zumbro River Watershed Joint Powers The County Board approved the Joint Powers Agree for the Greater Zumbro River Watershed. The One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) allows the counties to develop a comprehensive water management plan…
In Honor of Alex Trebec, the Jeopardy Host, Here is the Answer: $331,249. What is the Question? What is the average sold price of a Single Family Home in Rochester so far in 2021? (This statistic…
Covid Vaccine Availability The Covid Vaccine is becoming more available. The vaccines have now been supplied to most pharmacies. If you have not received a vaccine, in addition to the other lists on which you have registered,…
Working Remotely Keeps the Levy Rate Low Since COVID many County employees have been working from home. We have found that working remotely allows the County to meet its obligation while, in many cases, increases the…